Best Electric and Pedal Go-Karts - Top Kids' List and Reviews 2015-2016

One of the most entertaining activities for kids (and "big kids") ever -- go-kart driving! Whether searching for an electric battery-powered kart, or one with "kid-powered" (pedal) action, there are some extremely well-built and highly reviewed picks to be had.

Here are the best of the best that I have found for 2015 and into 2016...

The Razor Dune Buggy provides the ultimate in electric powered off-road capabilities. Powerful speeds up to 9mph and can carry up to 120lbs ! The Dune Buggy's specially designed reduction drive is perfect for lower torque climbing and off-roading. 8″ knobby tires and big bucket seat allow for a smooth comfortable ride.

Get your child in the rally spirit with this pedal go-kart. The ride-on toy features a steel tube frame for durability, and has a stylish roll cage that offers an authentic appearance. Durable faux rally lights, racing-style pedals and rally-inspired rims...

Go-Karts! What could be more fun than speeding away on these kid-powered vehicles? For 2015, here is what I have found are the best-selling battery-powered and pedal karts that are also highly rated by consumers - plus some other helpful lists, reviews, et al...

Of course, as someone who cares for kids, you will naturally always be concerned for their safety. Keeping them safe becomes a number one priority in everything you buy, and you find yourself extensively researching the smallest toys to discover the ins-and-outs of any safety features...

Yessir! For those young and more adventurous "speed demons" among us -- here are the best go-karts for kids I have found for the spring and summer months of 2015 (based on mainly high reviews, also popularity).

How to Build a Go Kart. Nothing channels the inner speed-demon like tearing around on a go-kart. Building one yourself from a kit or from scratch can be a highly-addictive project, a fun garage activity for amateur mechanics of all ages....

Pass like a pro. Stuck behind someone? In order to pass him, you'll need to carry more speed through the next turn than he does. Brake as little as possible, accelerate past him at the apex, and keep the hammer down all the way through the exit.

Go Kart Safety Tips for Your Children David Cline, emergency medical specialist at Wake Forest University Baptists Medical Center, advises that many parents aren't aware of the potential dangers of private go karts. Cline also warns that many of the injuries sustained in go kart accidents are severe.

Go karts are fun vehicles and can provide hours upon hours of exciting energy filled afternoons, but these afternoons can end tragically and put the go kart on the black list for the rest of your life. Don't make this one of your legacies.